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City of Charlotte
Government
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THE CITY
Municipality = city, town, village
In Mecklenburg County
• One city - Charlotte
• Six towns - Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville,
Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville
No legal difference between a city, town or
village – is preference of the residents

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COUNCIL-MANAGER
Charlotte is one of the largest US cities with
this form of government
• Manager reports to city council
• City Council votes on Manager’s recommendations
Responsibilities divided
• Elected Officials + Appointed City Manager
Provides skilled professional administration
for city government

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CITY SERVICES
Community Health and Safety
• Police*, Fire/Emergency Services, Animal Control*
• Water/Sewer*, Garbage, Yard Waste, Recycling
Transportation
• Bus, Train (Rapid Transit), Airport
Infrastructure
• Build/maintain city streets, street lights, sidewalks
Planning and Development
• Land Use, Zoning, Housing, Neighborhood Development
• Economic Development/Jobs
* Consolidated Service with County

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WHO RUNS THE CITY?
The Mayor and City Council
• Elected
• 12 Total Members
• Establishes priorities on community
needs, sets policy, establishes the
budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances
Ron Carlee
• Hired by City Council
• Responsible for daily
operations of the city
and
Charlotte City Manager

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CITY MANAGER
Responsibility
• Carries out the City Council's policy decisions
• Provides vision and leadership
• Oversees daily operations of City government
Key administrative officer of the City
• Assisted by a leadership team made up of Deputy and
Assistant City Managers and members of the Manager's staff

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MAYOR
Elected every 2 years
Presides at City Council meetings
• Votes in the event of a tie
• Has veto authority
With City Council, is responsible for
establishing the general policies for City
Chief spokesperson for the City
• Represents city at ceremonies and events
• Local, state, national, international
Mayor
Jennifer Roberts
(D)

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CHARLOTTE CITY COUNCIL
Elected every 2 years
• 4 members by citywide vote (at-large)
• 7 members from voters in districts
Key roles
– Establish general policies for City (with mayor)
– Appoint positions
– City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk
– Boards and Commissions members
– Review annual budget, set tax rate, oversight for
City operations, authorize contracts.
– Enact ordinances, orders (laws at local level)
– Graffiti, noise, curfew

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CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
At-Large
Vi Lyles
(D) Mayor Pro-Tem
Julie Eiselt (D)
Claire Fallon (D)
James Mitchell (D)
District 1 District 2 District 3
Patsy Kinsey Al Austin LaWana Mayfield
(D) (D) (D)
District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7
Gregory Phipps John Autry Kenny Smith Ed Driggs
(D) (D) (R) (R)

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CITY BUDGET
FY2016 = $2.119 billion
Sources of funds= Taxes, fees, other
• Property tax=47.87 cents/$100 of property
Where each dollar goes
• 25 cents - Public transportation (CATS, light rail, etc.)
• 21 cents - Airport
• 17 cents – Public Safety (Police, fire, etc.)
• 14 cents – Water and sewer
• 11 cents - Public works
• 4 cents – Housing, Economic Development
• 4 cents - City operations
• 4 cents – Storm water
Source: Mecklenburg County
FY15-16 Tax Brochure
NOT CMS!

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GET INVOLVED
Contact officials, follow issues
– Social media: search Twitter hashtag #cltcc
Join Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council
– GenerationNation www.generationnation.org
City Council Meetings
– Monday evenings at the Government Center
– Who can attend? Anyone!
– Sign up to speak or watch the meeting online
http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/CityCouncil/Pages/default.aspx